I also have a gradual onset of symptoms of CRPS II. My Dr. at first told me that was what it was, but did blood tests to rule out anything else.
I got my results the other day, and my ANA and RF were elevated, and part of the rash I get is on my face, and my Dr. said that it was a classic Malar rash associated with Lupus.
This comes in conjunction with excruciating pain in my knees, hips and ankles. He said he is beginning to suspect that a lot of the problems I am having are auto immune derived.
He is sending me to a rhuematologist for a second opinion, and to dermatologist to get a biopsy of my rash.
Needless to say I am a little overwhelmed, and do not know what to think next.
I have decided to go to a Naturopathic clinic and see if they can help me at all. I am only 36, and I do not want to live like this anymore.
Tracy